Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid
This derby was previously dominated by Real Madrid, however Diego Simeone has inspired his side to match their fierce rivals and it should be a spectacle for both sets of fans. Real Madrid proved that they can cope without Cristiano Ronaldo, but the best player on the planet will be welcomed back to their side following his 30th birthday. The injury to James Rodriguez will be a setback, but there is no doubt that they have world class replacements desperate for their chance to shine. Atletico Madrid have been in decent form, and there is no doubt that they are more than capable than coming away with all three points. However, I feel the momentum has swung back into Real Madrid’s favour in recent months, and I will be backing them to deliver the goods.Ā
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Athletic Bilbao vs BarcelonaĀ
Can Barcelona catch Real Madrid? They will have one eye on the Madrid derby and hoping their other title rivals can do them both a favour by opening up the title race with a win. All Barcelona can do is win their own games and hope for Real Madrid to slip up, and at present that is what they are doing. They are in decent form, but I still feel they are yet to show their best football, with Luis Suarez causing some concern on the club who splashed out a fortune for his services. Bilbao are a decent team, who are sitting comfortably in mid-table, however they will not be happy with that and will be looking to push up the table. However, I believe this game is beyond them and Barcelona will win fairly comfortably to keep the pressure on.Ā
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Lyon vs PSG
After seeing the top two in England and Germany do battle in recent weeks, weāll now be turning our attention to France, where favourites PSG take on leaders Lyon. After a poor start to the new year, PSG have found some form of late and now lie just two points off the hosts. PSG followed up from their crucial away win at St.Etienne with another 1-0 win at home to Rennes last weekend and will be looking to complete a hat-trick of victories on Sunday night. Lyon meanwhile ground out a 0-0 draw at Monaco last weekend and come the end of the season that could prove to be a very valuable point indeed. In the absence of Lacazette, Lyon lacked creativity and attacking flair and will be desperate to have him back for this crunch match. That, however, is looking increasingly unlikely and with this in mind I have no doubt that Hubert Fournier will settle for a point at the Stade de Gerland
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Rennes vs MarseilleĀ
With either PSG or Lyon or both, dropping points this weekend, Marseille will be aiming to take full advantage and secure all three points at Rennes. A win for the visitors will see them rise to the summit of Ligue 1, albeit temporarily, and that will serve as a huge motivation for Marcelo Bielsaā charges. This will be no easy feat however, especially considering the impressive performance the hosts put in against PSG last Sunday. Iām anticipating a close game between these two sides but I feel Marseille may just edge it.
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Stuttgart vs Bayern MunichĀ
Having taken just one point and still in search of their first victory in 2015, it could be argued that Bayern are in a rut. A previously immaculate backline, which had conceded just 3 goals in 17 games, has let in 5 goals in their past two games. Despite this however, the champions remain eight points clear at the top and are still in all cup competitions. They were perhaps unfortunate against Schalke in midweek having played with ten men from the 18th minute, after Boateng was sent off. A win is a now a must for Guardiolaās men against lowly Stuttgart and I would be lying if I said I donāt think theyāll be going home with all three points.
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